10 Best Coffee Roasters in Charlottesville

“Had an AMAZING iced oat latte that I drank way too fast because it was so good. The staff was so friendly and helpful confirming my order to make sure I got exact what I had in mind. The atmosphere is great and the pastries looked delicious, will def be back to try those!“

“Great space. Large and open. Family atmosphere. Softly played background music. Highly recommend a visit.“

“My husband and I woke up Saturday morning and decided to head into town for a cup of coffee. If you live in Charlottesville, you know there are plenty of coffee shops to choose from. We ultimately decided on Shenandoah Joe’s in Ivy—but our decision had very little to do with the coffee or convenience and everything to do with Ian.

From the moment we walk in, Ian always greets us with a smile. He knows our names, remembers us, and genuinely makes us feel valued and welcome. Even when we bring our dog along, Ian makes sure he feels like a regular too—always greeting him with the same enthusiasm and making sure he gets a special treat and a pup cup!

There are a lot of places in Charlottesville where we could grab a cup of coffee, including several that are more convenient for us. Ian is the reason we choose Shenandoah Joe’s in Ivy. That kind of customer service and genuine human connection is something you simply can’t manufacture.

Ian is truly a gem of a human being, and I hope Shenandoah Joe’s recognizes the value they have in team members like him. Employees who remember your name, care that you came in, and make you feel valued are the people who turn an ordinary business into a place customers intentionally choose to return to.

And because we do enjoy coming here, I also want to mention one concern I hope management will address: the floors really need attention. There are areas that are significant trip hazards, and covering them with rugs does not feel like an adequate or safe long-term solution. I sincerely hope ownership will invest in fixing them properly.

But when it comes to the people, you have an absolute star in Ian. He is the reason we keep choosing Shenandoah Joe’s in Ivy.“

“Stunning new space in Charlottesville!“

“Whenever I come to Charlottesville, I make it a point to stop at Grit for a mocha. Their mochas are outstanding! The other thing I appreciate is they have places for people to sit and work or read. It seems like so many commercial shops have gotten away from being that 3rd place for people. Besides the coffee being good, Grit is just a comfortable place to be!“

“A nice cute trendy and classy...coffee shop...great stop after walking the outside mall...dessert was delectable...tea was excellent...tea served in nice coffee mug...not a paper cup...which added a nice touch...atmosphere was nice and casual...great experience!“

“Nice folks, super welcoming! Very cool vibe.“

“We hosted our farewell breakfast here the morning after our wedding, and it was the perfect way to end such an incredible weekend.

We reserved a private area of the coffee shop and kept an open tab for our guests, and everything was handled so smoothly. The staff was incredibly accommodating, kind, and attentive from start to finish. They made everyone feel welcome and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly.

They even had our reserved area roped off for our group and were so gracious in helping when other customers accidentally wandered into the space. It was clear they genuinely cared about making the experience special for us and our guests.

The coffee was absolutely incredible, and the breakfast pastries and sandwiches were the perfect way to kick off the morning after the wedding. Everything was fresh, delicious, and exactly what everyone wanted after a weekend of celebrating.

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to gather one last time with our family and friends before everyone headed home. Thank you for helping make the final chapter of our wedding weekend just as memorable as the rest of it!“

“Enjoyed a cortado & scone and was looking to try a pour over as well. Olivia the barista was very knowledgeable and helped guide me to an amazing coffee for the pour over. Had to pick up a bag of beans. Highly recommend if you're looking for great coffee.“

“Great Nitro on draft that changes every few days“